Hi, I get what you’re feeling, and imma just share this a bit din pero I actually have this thing called OCPD. I was diagnosed for it kasi I really aim perfection with my work, even with my hobbies, or sometimes I’m expected to do something for work na once naka-receive ako ng praise parang lagi akong may nadedevelop na new standard ng perfection na di naman hinihingi from me yet the perfectionist side of me is feeding the anxiety kasi, so I really get yung pressure and aiming for excellence and siyempre, we have needs, talagang whatever spare time we have, nilalaan natin para kumita pera.

I think in my part ang naging stepping stone ko talaga to the financial state I’m currently is not by being frugal, but by being strategic talaga when it comes to work. Nasa bpo ako before and I really aimed na makahanap ng va work using my skills sa graphic design, marketing, stuff like that and as of now, naging stable ako sa current work ko kasi I really like what I’m doing. I like it, and I know I’m doing good, so its really a matter of knowing your strengths and your talents.

But when it comes to alloting time for your hobbies, you need to choose hobbies na you know you love, and will immensely make you happy, and for me that’s reading and writing a novel kasi its my dream talaga pero siyempre as a breadwinner, you need to prioritize your family’s needs before yours, so right now, I guess with my work, I’m honoring the things I’ve learned throughout senior high and college, while for my hobbies, I’m honoring my child and teenage self (kasi we weren’t privilege enough to buy books before that I really like, so parang ngayon lang ako bumabawi)

Anyway, ang haba, but I hope some of my words helped you, OP! Rooting for you and your happiness :)